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  April 9, 2010

National Honor Society Induction

Last night PMCA was honored to induct 19 new members into its chapter of the National Honor Society. Two seniors and seventeen juniors were granted membership into the organization. At a lovely ceremony in the Hamel Auditorium, guests heard speeches from current members on the five areas which NHS members are meant to exemplify. Christine Bierema spoke on Scholarship, Curtis Glover on Leadership, Dana Schnitzel on Service, Dan Kless on Character and Elia Tomer on Christ-Centeredness. Mrs. Betsy Rockey gave the charge to the new members in a speech entitled Where's Your Coat? Following the ceremony, guests joined Honor Society members for a reception. To see more pictures and a full list of new inductees, be sure to read the April Falcon Flyer, available next Friday. 

Race Volunteers Needed!
   
The Race for Education is just two weeks away, and the time has come to line up our parent volunteers. Forms listing specific needs have been emailed to all parents or you can view the information by clicking here. If you're able to help out, please return the form to the school office as soon as possible.         
The total money raised for this year's Race has passed $23,000!

Race Day Lunches

A free hamburger or hot dog lunch will be provided for all students and parent volunteers on Race day. Order forms are being sent home with all elementary students; they are due by Friday, April 16.

 


Group Picture Day 


Group Picture Day is scheduled for next Thursday, April 15. Order forms were sent home with all students earlier this week. If you did not receive a form, please contact Mrs. Orr at 215.233.0782 x404 and we will send another with your child. If you wish to purchase a picture, please return the order form along with cash or a check made out to Lifetouch by the morning of the  15th.                              


Got Camp?

It's not too early to register for PMCA Summer Camps. Two new camps have been added just this week, so click here to see the full list. Options are available for students at all grade levels and adults as well. Contact the individual instructor for more information or to register, and be sure to check the PMCA website frequently for new additions to the list.

  

Student Highlight 


Sophomore Clayton Cooper has an exciting hobby; he races go karts. Several years ago his aunt told him about the Urban Youth Racing School (UYRS) in Philadelphia which teaches the different aspects of racing: engineering and mechanics, pit crews, marketing, and actual racing. He joined the program three years ago and learned to race electronic go karts. He finished third in the big race at the end of the season. After that he was invited to be part of the Philadelphia Grand Prix. As their youngest driver, age 14, he came in sixth. He then acquired a sponsor who got him a spot to race at the New Jersey Motorsports Race Park; he also took an 8 week course there last summer. He is working to get his own go kart this summer for racing in the Rotax Series. Clayton is looking at a future in mechanical or computer engineering, but watch out, Formula One, he’s also waiting for his chance to race in the big time.  

11th Grade Class Trip to Gettysburg

On Monday, April 19, the 11th Grade History classes will be traveling to Gettysburg to visit the National Battlefield there. The all-day trip is in conjunction with their studies of the Civil War this year. Points of the itinerary include the new visitor center which houses an excellent museum and cyclorama depicting Pickett's Charge - the climax of the battle, and also a guided tour of the battlefield itself - Seminary Ridge, Little Round Top, Cemetery Ridge and the "High Water Mark of the Confederacy." Mr. Sorkness will lead the trip along with Mr. Struck.

Educational Improvement Tax Credit

If you own a business or influence the tax decisions of your company, you can turn your taxes into student scholarships!

Just follow these three easy steps:

  1. Click here to apply (due by June 15).
  2. Make your donation to the school in late August.
  3. Enclose our donation acknowledgement with your next state tax filing.

Your company will receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against its state tax bill up to $300,000 or 90%. The remaining 10% may be eligible for a charitable deduction.

Still not sure? We can assist you! Call our business office at 215.233.0782 or email businessmgr@phil-mont.com and we’ll answer your questions and assist you through the process.

To see a sample of how contributions can impact your taxes, click here.

PMCA Fine Arts Festival Update

Do you like to tell stories? Do you tend to captivate children with expression and inflection when you read to them? We would love for you to make use of these gifts in the ‘Story Telling Hut’ that will be set up on Saturday, May 22 at the Fine Arts Festival.

Maybe your gift is dance and rhythm. We welcome you to put them to use as we weave this year’s theme, “Rhythms of Africa” into the art made and performances experienced. Parents and friends who have a special interest in Africa as a culture are invited to display objects, present an experience or share in the planning of this celebration of African culture and art. Please contact Matt Stemler if you'd like to be a part of this event.
Dates to Remember

4/9
 Third Quarter ends
4/15 Group Picture day
4/16 Report Cards Sent Home, 6th-12th grades
ACSI Middle School Fine Arts Festival
April Falcon Flyer out
4/21 Report Cards Sent Home, 1st-5th grades
National German Honor Society Induction, 4 pm
4/23 Race for Education
4/30 Noon Dismissal
Junior/Senior Banquet